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Review: Used Ford Escape

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Used Ford Escape at Loan Approval Center

When looking at the used vehicle selection out there, it's important to figure out if you're looking for an SUV, a sedan, a truck, or something in between. If you decided that you're looking for a used SUV, then you need to check out the Ford Escape. No matter the model year of this vehicle, it offers great technology features, powerful engine options, a comfortable ride, and the space necessary for busy, on-the-move families. Even the overall styling is worth noting, especially for people that want to drive around feeling proud of the car that they are driving. If you're looking for the perfect used compact-SUV, then you need to keep reading down below as we go over some of the features that you might find! Whether it's a trim level that catches your eye, or the peppy engine, we know there's a used Ford Escape for you.

Engine Performance

  • Six-speed automatic transmission
  • FWD
  • 2.5-liter 4-cylinder

Safety Features

  • Rear cross-traffic alert
  • Rearview camera
  • Blind-spot monitoring

Vehicle Design

  • MyKey parental controls
  • Bluetooth
  • Cruise control

What are a few engines that I might find?

Your used Escape might one of three available engines. The first engine is a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, which comes in FWD and can pump out 170 lb-ft of torque and 168 horsepower. Another engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder, which comes in FWD or AWD and can crank out 177 lb-ft of torque and 179 horsepower. The last engine you might come across is a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, which creates 275 lb-ft of torque and 245 horsepower while power the front wheels, or all of the wheels. All of these engines get a six-speed SelecShift automatic transmission.

What are a few trims that I might find?

There are a few different trims you might come across with the Ford Escape. One such trim is the S, which features a USB port, 17-inch steel wheels, a six-speaker sound system, automatic headlights, Bluetooth, LED taillights, Sync tech interface, MyKey parental controls, a rearview camera, cruise control, a 4.2-inch central display, air-conditioning, a 60/40-split folding and reclining rear seat, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, and a height-adjustable driver seat. Another trim you might find is the SE. This trim includes features like satellite radio, fog lights, a rear center armrest, a keyless entry keypad, upgraded cloth upholstery, rear privacy glass, an 8-way power-adjustable driver seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear air vents, and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. This trim might be found with the SE Technology package, Cold Weather package, or SE Leather Comfort package. The highest trim you'll come across is Titanium, which offers HD radio, a slick foot sensor for the power liftgate, a 10-speaker Sony audio system, keyless entry and ignition, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, ambient interior lighting, and driver-seat memory settings.

What safety features are offered?

Safety is always a major concern when checking out used vehicles. We're happy to say that used Ford Escape models come with great safety features, no matter the model year or trim level. A few features you might find include a rearview camera, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, rear parking sensors, automated parallel and perpendicular parking, front and side parking sensors, and lane departure warning and intervention. These features are there to help make sure that no matter the situation, you'll be as safe as possible.

Final Thoughts on the Used Ford Escape

Whether you're looking for something that stylish, powerful, or offers you the necessary space, a used Ford Escape is here to give you everything you need. These vehicles, no matter the year, come with the best and most accessible technology around. Check out our used inventory today and find the Ford Escape that best suits you!

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